MEET JANELLE HANSEN

Born and raised in San Jose, California, I have never strayed far from the Bay Area. I attended Dominican University of California in San Rafael for undergraduate studies and went straight to the University of San Francisco School of Law after graduation. While in law school, I was inspired by my professor's love for wills and trust law and from there, dedicated my time and legal experience exclusively to the area of estate planning.

I worked for a small estate planning and trust litigation firm, where I learned how to be a better planner due to issues that I saw litigated in court. After a few years, I gained experience working for a larger estate planning and trust administration firm, working with high net worth clients and unique tax planning for wealthy individuals. Due to my experience in litigation and planning for families with very different backgrounds - from elderly persons with one or two accounts to families with multi-million dollar estates - I offer clients a unique perspective for how to plan for whatever life may throw at them.

My spare time is spent with my husband, our two kids, and our dog who loves naps and chewing on a good stick. We love the beach and try to get out often because pent up kids with high energy never makes for a fun day. 

I look forward to working with you and your family in planning for your future.